Jadeveon Clowney Net Worth 2025: Salary, Contracts, Career Earnings and More

Updated On: May 25, 2026

Jadeveon Clowney is an American professional football linebacker. He has played seven different teams in his NFL career so far. In January 2024, he broke through Pittsburgh’s offensive line and sacked quarterback Mason Rudolph then he celebrated on the field, as this incredible performance earned him a $750,000 bonus. His net worth is estimated at $40 million.

His famous hit against Michigan in the 2013 Outback Bowl is still remembered today. It’s considered one of the best defensive plays in college football history. Even NBA superstar LeBron James praised him on Twitter at the time. Let’s take a look at Jadeveon Clowney journey and how he built his net worth in the millions.

Biography

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Jadeveon Davarus Clowney
Date of Birth	February 14, 1993
Age	32
Birth Place	Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Residence	Pearland, Texas, United States
Nationality	American
Horoscope	Aquarius

Career

Attribute	Details
Profession	Professional American football linebacker
Category	NFL player
Current Team	Baltimore Ravens
Position	Linebacker
Jersey Number	90
Years Active	2014–present
Draft	2014 NFL Draft by Houston Texans
Previous Teams	Houston Texans; Seattle Seahawks; Tennessee Titans; Cleveland Browns; Carolina Panthers

Who Is Jadeveon Clowney?

Jadeveon Clowney grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where his rare physical gifts stood out early by his freshman year, he was already 6’3″ and 200 pounds. Coach Bobby Carroll recalls that even at 13, Clowney was tearing apart the offense in practice.

Raised by his mother Josenna, who worked long hours as a single parent, Clowney overcame financial struggles, his father’s absence, and even early injuries to dominate at South Pointe High School. As a three-sport athlete and state champion, he became the top recruit, continuing Rock Hill’s football legacy with skill, work ethic, and determination.

Professional Career

Jadeveon Clowney started his football career at the University of South Carolina in 2011, where he was an immediate success as a freshman, recording 36 tackles, 8 sacks, and earning SEC Freshman of the Year. His college career was at its best in 2012, followed by “The Hit” in 2013.

After being drafted first by the Houston Texans in 2014, Clowney had a career-altering knee injury, but he came back even better, earning Pro Bowl honors multiple times and impacting every team he played for. Clowney’s NFL legacy includes respect as a veteran, and is defined by his work ethic, resilience, and community involvement with The Hit Foundation.

Jadeveon Clowney Net Worth

Jadeveon Clowney’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million in 2025, placing him among the NFL’s wealthiest. His wealth mainly comes from over $98 million earned during his NFL career according to Over The Cap.

Jadeveon Clowney Net Worth – Year-by-Year Growth

Year	Team	Cash Earned	Net-Worth Estimate
2014	HOU	$14.9 M	$12 M
2019	HOU	$15.0 M	$28 M
2020	TEN	$12.0 M	$32 M
2021	CLE	$8.0 M	$34 M
2022	CLE	$10.0 M	$36 M
2023	BAL	$5.25 M	$38 M
2024	CAR	$12.0 M	$40 M
2025	UFA	–	$40 M

Income Source

NFL Career

Clowney’s rookie deal with Houston (2014-17) totaled $22.3 m including a $14.5 m signing bonus. After being franchise-tagged in 2019 ($15 m), he played single-season stints for Tennessee ($13 m), Cleveland ($8 m + $10 m), Baltimore ($2.5 m base + $2.75 m incentives) and Carolina ($12 m guaranteed before his August 2024 release).

Season	Team	Base / Cash	Bonus / Incentives	Cap Hit	Key Notes
2014–17	HOU	$22.3M	$14.5M SB	$22.3M	4-yr rookie deal
2019	HOU	$15.0M	—	$15.9M	Franchise tag
2020	TEN	$12.0M	—	$12.0M	1-yr prove-it
2021	CLE	$8.0M	$2M sacks	$10.0M
2022	CLE	$10.0M	$2M play-time	$11.0M
2023	BAL	$2.5M	$2.75M	$5.25M	Hit sack & snap incentives
2024	CAR	$12.0M	$0 (cut 12 Aug)	$6.0M*	Dead-cap hit after release

Panthers ate $6 m dead money; Clowney did not earn the $24 m max.

Cumulatively, those deals pushed his career cash to $97.4 million (source: OverTheCap), the bedrock of his $40 million net worth in 2025.

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Endorsements Deals

Off the field, Jadeveon Clowney earns $1–2 million per year from endorsements. His partners include Wilson (gear), New Era (caps), Gillette (grooming), Tostitos (snacks), and Puma (signature shoes).

Personal Life

Jadeveon Clowney became a father in 2015 welcoming his son Jahlil while with the Houston Texans. He and his long-time partner, Najah Martin, have since had two more children.There is no public confirmation of their marriage found in any reliable source.

Through his H.I.T. Foundation, he gives back to communities with youth football camps, back-to-school drives, and holiday events. He famously keeps his personal life out of the spotlight, building a reputation as a hard-working professional whose focus is split between his craft, his kids, and his community.